Album of the Year (Art Blakey album)


Album of the Year is an album by drummer Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers recorded in 1981 in Paris and released on the Dutch Timeless label.
A 2015 re-issue on the Japanese "Solid Records" label offers two additional tracks recorded in 1982 with a different line up including Terrence Blanchard, Donald Harrison and Johnny O'Neal.

Reception

Scott Yanow of Allmusic states that "The 1981 edition of The Jazz Messengers featured more than its share of young greats, reinforcing drummer Art Blakey's recognition as jazz's greatest talent scout. This high-quality set, recorded in Paris, includes new material".

Track listing

  1. "Cheryl" - 5:23
  2. "Ms. B.C." - 6:47
  3. "In Case You Missed It" - 8:53
  4. "Little Man" - 7:19
  5. "Witch Hunt" - 6:26
  6. "The Soulful Mr. Timmons" - 7:46

    Personnel